This is the rubric that will be used to grade 7th and 8th grade Rebus stories focusing on Word Choice:
6+1 Trait Writing Model : Word Choice Rebus Rubric on the Wiki
Teacher Name: Ms. Yingling / Mrs. Best and Mrs. McCarragher
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(Organization)
The story clearly has an engaging beginning, middle and end.
The story has a beginning, middle and end but it is somewhat weak.
The story does not have a clear beginning, middle and end.
The story lacks focus and does not have a beginning middle or end.
Sentence Structure (Sentence Fluency)
All sentences are well-constructed with varied structure.
Most sentences are well-constructed with varied structure.
Most sentences are well-constructed but have a similar structure.
Sentences lack structure and appear incomplete or rambling.
Capitalization & Punctuation (Conventions)
Writer makes no errors in capitalization or punctuation, so the paper is exceptionally easy to read.
Writer makes 1 or 2 errors in capitalization or punctuation, but the paper is still easy to read.
Writer makes a few errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the reader's attention and interrupt the flow.
Writer makes several errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the reader's attention and greatly interrupt the flow.
Grammar & Spelling (Conventions)
Writer makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Writer makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Writer makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Writer makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Word Choice
Writer uses vivid words and phrases that linger or draw pictures in the reader's mind, and the choice and placement of the words seems accurate, natural and not forced.
Writer uses vivid words and phrases that linger or draw pictures in the reader's mind, but occasionally the words are used inaccurately or seem overdone.
Writer uses vivid words and phrases that linger or draw pictures in the reader's mind, but occasionally the words are used inaccurately or seem overdone.
Writer uses a limited vocabulary that does not communicate strongly or capture the reader's interest. Jargon or cliches may be present and detract from the meaning.
Overall Story Appearance
The picture placement was accurate and easy to read. The text style and/or color added to the overall impression.
Picture placement was good. The text style or color was changed.
The pictures were placed in the story appropriately. The text was changed somewhat.
The pictures were placed in the story but little was done creatively to change text style or color.
6+1 Trait Writing Model : Word Choice Rebus Rubric on the Wiki
Teacher Name: Ms. Yingling / Mrs. Best and Mrs. McCarragher